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Which is a stronger reducing agent `Cr^(2+)` or `Fe^(2+)` and why?

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By using table `Cr^(2+) // Cr(-0.90)` and `Fe^(2+) // Fe(-0.44)` we can say that `Cr^(2+) // Cr` is stronger reducing agent.
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